Wood Duck by Cosine
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Description
Is this a colorful little guy, or what?
From Wikipedia:
"The Wood Duck or Carolina Duck, Aix sponsa is a medium-sized perching duck. A typical adult is about 19 inches in length with an average wingspan of 29 inches. This is about three-quarters of the length of an adult Mallard. It shares its genus with the Asian Mandarin Duck."
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Comments (37)
Cytisus
Stupendous capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5+ from me
nongo
These guys really are amazing, a work of art in themselves!!!!! Beautiful capture!!!!
Ceyzpurplestang
Amazing capture and what a colorful/beautiful bird!
MrsLubner
This regal shot shows off all its best points. Great capture of detail and structure. How fortunate you got so close. I never have such luck.
fractalinda
Handsome fella- incredible markings and color. An excellent shot, Dennis.
thevolunteer
What a beautiful and colorful "duck". He has a kind of regal look to him. Or is he saying, no bother me..... Nice capture. Aloha
barbdennist
Wow, Dennis, this is a great shot of this beautiful duck. I love being able to see the detail of the feathers so clearly. I can't wait to get to the Ridgefield refuge and have a look around to see what I can discover.
junge1
What a beautifully duck Dennis. It looks so perfect that it almost looks fake, Sig...
danamo
He looks pretty relaxed for his portrait! Excellent color and detail in this!
artaddict2
A great looking Duck, so colourful and the feather detail exceptional.
CavalierLady
Wonderful, they are beautiful indeed. Great shot, Dennis.
timtripp
beautiful animal and a beautiful photo
stuart83
Stunning capture Dennis, excellent detail, the colors almost look painted on these ducks, their fascinating to look at
durleybeachbum
Superb! I'm so glad you gave the info, I'd been wondering about them and Mandarins.
StandsInAwe
A very nice shot. And yes, these are great looking birds.
lizzibell
nice capture...
tennesseecowgirl
WONDERFUL never seen them out here..
rainbows
A wonderful colourful Duck and a great shot, Dennis. Diane.
Hendesse
Wonderful colors, what a beautiful duck. Excellent shot!
Hedepo
It looks like he has been waiting for you with your camera!! Excellent shot of this pretty fellow!! This type of ducks we don't have overhere in Holland, except in the Zoo or similar. Have a very nice evening Henk
kansas
Wonderful capture. Such a beautifully colored duck.
witch_1612
Wonderful Capture!!!
tresamie
What a handsome fella! I love the yellow stripe on his bill. :)
Isha-NightWalker
Very beautiful duck! Quite colourful indeed.
Charberry
Beautiful! Excellent capture. I love these ducks because they are so beautiful they look like someone painted them. ;o)
Orlff
What a beautiful duck. It looks just like a painting. Excellent capture.
Digitaleagle
Wow, beautiful duck they're supposed to be around here but I've never seen one. The focus is excellent, beautiful color and details, beautifully done!!!
auntietk
I've never seen one in person. They're quite amazing! It's so perfect, it looks like a decoy. That's just too cool. Gorgeous shot! (okay - does it float??)
mps
They sure are beautiful ducks. Wonderful image.
onefeather
Wonderful capture of this woody! .... This particular duck has always been my favorite....... so beautiful! .....ty ty